MESA VERDE FOUNDATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1997

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JANA LESLIE

Phone

3033213120

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MESA VERDE FOUNDATION, founded in 1997, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $296K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $355K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 20% operating deficit.

Mission

Organization promotes understanding and appreciation of Mesa Verde Nat Park and develops financial and other resources to support the Park in its mission of protecting its cultural, natural and wilderness values.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $189,195

Promoting undertanding and appreciation of Mesa Vrde Natl Park and developing financial and other resources to support the Park in its mission of protecting it cultural, natural and wilderness values.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $225,236

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $32,159

Other Revenue $38,991

TOTAL REVENUE $296,386

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $167,549

Fundraising Expenses $86,226

Program Expenses $189,195

Other Expenses $187,350

TOTAL EXPENSES $354,899

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$296,386	$269,251	+0.1%
Expenses	$354,899	$297,965	+0.2%
Net Income	$-58,513	$-28,714	+1.0%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

$122,174

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SHANNON CLIFFORD	EXEC DIRECTOR	40.00	Key Emp	$122,174	$0	$122,174
DOUG BACON	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JERRY BURK	DIRECTORTREAS	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TODD BACON	DIRECTORSEC	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK STEVENS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHELBY SETTLESHARPER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID NAGLER	DIRECTORPAST CHAIR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SID BARTH	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARION ROBINSON	DIRECTORVICE CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES WILKINS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARILYN ALKIRE	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JANA LESLIE	DIRECTORCHAIRMAN	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BOB COOMBE	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MONICA BUCKLE	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPHANIE FOOTE	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ED NICHOLS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VIRGIL SCOTT	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BEN CALABAZA	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEN COLE	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$296,386	$354,899	$956,231	$-58,513
2023	$269,251	$297,965	$1,000,678	$-28,714
2022	$383,360	$260,355	$1,044,852	$123,005
2021	$257,654	$262,496	$902,550	$-4,842
2020	$281,549	$213,524	$904,377	$68,025
2019	$132,933	$147,575	$835,866	$-14,642
2018	$650,393	$314,235	$851,851	$336,158